Midcentury study room in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and medium hardwood floors.

Arbeitszimmer mit freistehendem Schreibtisch und grauer Couch

Arbeitsbereich mit selbstentworfenem Schreibtisch. Türkis-goldene Tapete als Blickfang mit goldenen Wandleuchten von "Vibia". Teppich von "Stepevi" und Arbeitsstuhl von "Vitra". Fotografie Jens Bruchhaus Fotografie Jens Bruchhaus

Reading Nook - Vienna, VA

Alison Giese Interiors

A nondescript area was given a purpose as a reading nook with the addition of custom bookshelves, a tete a tete lounge chair, and a grasscloth feature wall. A nod to midcentury style finished off the eclectic vibe. Photo: Jenn Verrier

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Garden in Hackney

Natalia Urbon

Natalia Kuptsova
Design ideas for a midcentury home office in London with white walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Office and guest room

Jula Cole Design

Home office with custom builtins, murphy bed, and desk. Custom walnut headboard, oak shelves
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in San Diego with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Livable Mid-Century Home

Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ

Highly edited and livable, this Dallas mid-century residence is both bright and airy. The layered neutrals are brightened with carefully placed pops of color, creating a simultaneously welcoming and relaxing space. The home is a perfect spot for both entertaining large groups and enjoying family time -- exactly what the clients were looking for.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Lucy Harris Studio

Notable decor elements include: West Elm white Parsons desk with drawers, CB2 Arc table lamp in copper and vintage mid-century chair. Photography: Francesco Bertocci

Home Office

The Container Store Custom Closets

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This is an example of a midcentury study room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Mid-Century Mod House

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Jasmine Star
Mid-sized midcentury study room in Orange County with blue walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Mid-Century Masculine Office

Black Lacquer Design

Photo by Mary Costa
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Old World Elegance

Haley Custom Homes

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Westdale Dr

Vanillawood

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Diamond Kitchen

ARTO

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Dreaming in Southern France

Susan Fisher Photography

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Design ideas for a midcentury study room in New York with white walls and a freestanding desk.

Colorful Mid Century Modern Residence

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

Mark Lohman
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Mid-Century Remodel

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Kathryn Barnard
Mid-sized midcentury home office in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

A Modern Miami Home

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

A young Mexican couple approached us to create a streamline modern and fresh home for their growing family. They expressed a desire for natural textures and finishes such as natural stone and a variety of woods to juxtapose against a clean linear white backdrop. For the kid’s rooms we are staying within the modern and fresh feel of the house while bringing in pops of bright color such as lime green. We are looking to incorporate interactive features such as a chalkboard wall and fun unique kid size furniture. The bathrooms are very linear and play with the concept of planes in the use of materials.They will be a study in contrasting and complementary textures established with tiles from resin inlaid with pebbles to a long porcelain tile that resembles wood grain. This beautiful house is a 5 bedroom home located in Presidential Estates in Aventura, FL.

Tree Fern House

Moritz Interiors

Design ideas for a midcentury home office in Sydney.

Mar Vista Mid-Century Remodel

Sato Architects, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a built-in desk, white floor and vaulted.

Midcentury Home Office Design Ideas

A home office has many uses and isn’t a mere luxury anymore. You might work from home, or bring work home, or you might just need a place to go through bills, mail or store important paperwork. Kids can use a home office to do their homework, or quietly play a game online. Browse the photos on Houzz for midcentury home office ideas and inspiration, and strike up a conversation with the architect or designer or your favourite picks. For more home office ideas, check out the Stories section.

How much office storage do I need?

To ensure your midcentury home office or study room isn’t buried under a deluge of paperwork, books and supplies, incorporate plenty of shelves, cabinets and drawers. Floating or built-in shelves with cubbies can stock books and magazine holders; or for a more traditional look, make room for a large bookcase that fits in with the decor of your home. Invest in a filing cabinet to store paperwork, and opt for a lockable filing cabinet if you have sensitive documents. A tray organiser can store incoming mail and will help prioritise bills. The type of desk you choose is also key to keeping things organised. Look for desks with deep drawers and plenty of surface space, and add tray organisers to the drawers to keep track of staples like pens, pencils, highlighters and sticky tape. If you want a streamlined look, find a way to conceal any computer cables or wires, too. One solution is to install a false back on your desk, if it doesn’t already have one.

How do I choose an office desk and chair?

If you spend long hours hunched over your work desk at home, invest in ergonomic office chairs with wheels for better back health and comfort. Consider optimal lumbar support with flexibility in adjusting handles and back angle. Most rolling office chairs come upholstered, typically in leather, but that’s no reason why you can’t have one custom-made to suit your midcentury home decor. When picking out your work desk, be sure to consider its overall function. If you work from home and hold meetings, pick an oversized, sturdy desk that is double-sided (can be accessed from both sides). You’ll want it to look professional, so opt for dark timbers over high-shine finishes. It’s also a good idea to create a separate study desk for the kids, so homework doesn’t go missing among your files. If your home office is for the whole family a two-person desk or built-in long work bench are more suitable. Where space is tight, look for a retractable computer desk, or utilise an awkward corner with a corner desk.

What midcentury home office decor will encourage productivity?

Use your walls for to-do lists: hang a pegboard and paint it in your favourite colour or be adventurous with chalkboard paint and whiteboard panels. Bulletin boards that keep the whole family in order are an extra feature that always come in handy. Use your stationery and office accessories – think pencil cups, paper trays and magazine holders – to add colour and pattern, and desk lamps, clocks, maps and calendars to personalise the space. Above all else, aim for ease of use.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

Genius, smooth operating, space saving furniture that seamlessly transforms from desk, to shelving, to murphy bed without having to move much of anything and allows this room to change from guest room to a home office in a snap. The original wood ceiling, curved feature wall, and windows were all restored back to their original condition.